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Hawks to Watch: Kris Kennedy, associate creative director

June 7, 2021June 10, 2021 Aspen Grender

Why Kris is a Hawk to Watch: Kris Kennedy has made a name for himself within creative circles with big ideas, ambitious media stunts…

Hawks to Watch: Vanessa Delnavaz, collection manager

April 12, 2021April 14, 2021 Aspen Grender

Why Vanessa’s a Hawk to Watch: Behind every life, there’s a story. The same could also be said of every species — and indeed,…

Hawks to Watch: Aric Toler, digital investigator

March 15, 2021March 27, 2021 Aspen Grender

Why Aric’s a Hawk to Watch: Russian spies. Chemical weapons attacks. Drug lords, drones, conspiracy and war crimes. A day at ‘the office’ is…

Hawks to Watch: Richard W. James, ceramicist + sculptor

February 11, 2021February 12, 2021 Aspen Grender

Why Richard’s a Hawk to Watch: Some professionals prefer not to mix their work and personal lives. For Richard W. James, the two are…

Hawks to Watch: Jomana Qaddour, foreign policy professional

January 8, 2021January 11, 2021 Aspen Grender

Why Jomana’s a Hawk to Watch: Questions about America’s role on the global stage are deeply complex and often controversial: When is intervention appropriate?…

Hawks to Watch: Don Davis, senior director of player affairs for the NFLPA

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Aspen Grender

Why Don’s a Hawk to Watch: Don Davis’s love for the game of football runs deep. With two Super Bowl rings to his name…

Hawks to Watch: Heba Mostafa, molecular virologist

September 29, 2020September 30, 2020 Aspen Grender

Why Heba’s a Hawk to Watch: When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, KU community members across the globe joined forces to curb…

Hawks to Watch: Rhianna Jordan, professional dancer

August 25, 2020August 27, 2020 Aspen Grender

For KU alumna Rhianna Jordan, a dance studio is much more than a practice space.

Hawks to Watch: Alex Nichols, content producer & writer

March 31, 2020April 2, 2020 Aspen Grender

Why Alex is a Hawk to Watch: Comedy, arts, and entertainment can help us get through life’s rough patches and reflect on what truly…

Kylie Hewitt uncovers stories from the past in the National WWII Museum’s collections

March 4, 2020March 5, 2020 Aspen Grender

Objects from the past can speak volumes about the world we live in today. From love letters sent across continents and long-forgotten diary entries…

Hawks to Watch: Kiel Johnson, Artist

February 20, 2020February 21, 2020 Aspen Grender

Why Kiel’s a Hawk to Watch: To say that Kiel Johnson enjoys the creative process is something of an understatement. He’s positively enamored with…

Hawks to Watch: Mugabi Byenkya, writer, poet and rapper

January 28, 2020January 30, 2020 Aspen Grender

Why Mugabi’s a Hawk to Watch: Life has a way of writing in unexpected plot twists. For KU grad Mugabi Byenkya, his journey to…

Hawks to Watch: Estelle Johnson, professional athlete

December 18, 2019December 19, 2019 Aspen Grender

Why Estelle’s a Hawk to Watch: What does it take to become a pro athlete? Agility, strength, high levels of grit, and a growth…

Jayhawk entrepreneur Paige Albert makes a splash with KC bridal boutique

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 Aspen Grender

Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss? For KU alumna Paige Albert, the idea of running a business had long been an…

Monica Martinez: Leaving a Jayhawk legacy to be proud of

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 Aspen Grender

For Monica Martinez, a Kansas native raised in Topeka and born on Kansas Day, the decision to carve out a unique path in her…

Phillip McGruder: ‘Believe Autism Matters’

May 8, 2019May 9, 2019 Aspen Grender

For nearly all his life, KU College alumnus Phillip McGruder has felt a duty to make an impact on the world. Inspired by his…

Hawks to Watch: Caitlin Hotzel, Pastry Chef

July 31, 2017December 7, 2017 Mark Sheaves

Why Caitlin’s a Hawk to Watch: Caitlin has never been afraid to take a risk to pursue passions and achieve her dreams. The books…

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